Amethyst & Slate Blue Whisper is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, cold, purple. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Space down to Snow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #3F1F52 | rgb(63, 31, 82) | hsl(278, 45%, 22%) | oklch(30.9% 0.094 311) | |
| Slate Blue | #7D4DAB | rgb(125, 77, 171) | hsl(271, 38%, 49%) | oklch(51.8% 0.148 305) | |
| Amethyst | #B275FF | rgb(178, 117, 255) | hsl(267, 100%, 73%) | oklch(68.6% 0.200 302) | |
| Snow | #FCF9FF | rgb(252, 249, 255) | hsl(270, 100%, 99%) | oklch(98.6% 0.008 308) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Amethyst takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 22% to 99%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FCF9FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#3F1F52) on #FCF9FF gives 13.17:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Amethyst (#B275FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#7D4DAB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Snow at 13.17:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst & Slate Blue Whisper
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3F1F52 on #FCF9FF | Aa | 13.17:1 | AAA |
#7D4DAB on #FCF9FF | Aa | 5.72:1 | AA |
#3F1F52 on #B275FF | Aa | 4.5:1 | AA |
#B275FF on #FCF9FF | Aa | 2.93:1 | Fail |
#3F1F52 on #7D4DAB | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#7D4DAB on #B275FF | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |